DJ / Host - On-Mountain Dining

  • Full-time
  • Job Location: Aspen
  • Budgeted Pay Rate: $25.00
  • Job category: Food and Beverage
  • Season: Winter 2023-24
  • Job Classification: Part-Time Seasonal

Company Description

Established in 1946, Aspen Skiing Company, also known as Aspen Snowmass, owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen Snowmass, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably-sourced on-mountain food & beverage outlets. Aspen Skiing Company also owns Aspen Hospitality, which is comprised of The Little Nell and Limelight Hotel brands and ASPENX, a contemporary retail and experience brand. Across all divisions, Aspen Skiing Company works to drive positive social change through climate, community, and minority group advocacy and investment. For more information about Aspen Snowmass, visit www.aspensnowmass.com

Job Description

The DJ/Host requires a high-energy, eloquently spoken individual who brings the life to the party. This person is responsible for creating a lively atmosphere, providing music within brand standard guidelines. This job is also responsible for welcoming guests on arrival to the restaurant, seating and presenting clean menus to them in a friendly, professional and timely manner. DJ shifts will be assigned by management and are at the discretion of management. 

  • Prepares appropriate musical content for lunch and dinner services
  • Uses mixer and turntable to manipulate beats, use samples, or add extra music and sound effects
  • Responds to song requests from guests
  • Cleans and maintains indoor and outdoor audio equipment
  • Knowledgeable of restaurant drinks menu and food items and other products offered
  • Assist with restaurant side work as needed to prepare for service
  • Must display basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and food allergies
  • Participate in daily cleaning operations for the restaurant, which can include checking bathrooms are clean, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming
  • Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Strong sense of musical timing coordination required
  • Ability to equalize sound in real-time required
  • Must be able to provide own deck or sound equipment as needed
  • Must have downloaded music library
  • Ability to communicate and follow oral or written directions in English is required
  • Strong understanding of audio equipment and ability to troubleshoot preferred
  • Prior DJ experience preferred
  • Prior guest service experience is preferred
  • High School graduate preferred 
  • Previous experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office or POS systems preferred 
  • TIPS Certification preferred 
  • Ability to ski or ride at an intermediate level is required for employees of ski in/ski out restaurants in winter

Additional Information

Supervision given and received Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of the Restaurant Manager. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available

Work Environment and physical demands Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time 
Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces 
Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50) 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

 

 

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here

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